Starbucks Barista

K-VA-T Food Stores • Pulaski, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Create the Starbucks experience for Food City shoppers by providing prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. The role prepares and serves Starbucks beverages and food, provides courteous customer service, processes transactions, and follows product quality, food safety, and workplace safety procedures. Associates are expected to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts and support the missions and values of Food City and Starbucks.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive tasks and interact daily with individuals at various levels.
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts in accordance with company time and attendance policies.

Nice To Haves

• Food service or coffee experience is a plus, but not required.
• Learn to mix a wide variety of coffee and tea products.
• Learn the ingredients used in various products.
• Work with Starbucks ingredients including coffees, teas, spices, nuts, flavorings, sauces, and oils.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and courteous customer service in support of the company mission.
• Take customer orders and ensure they are completed promptly and to the customer's satisfaction.
• Prepare, bag, pour, and stock Starbucks products; rotate items to maintain product quality and safety.
• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude toward customers and fellow associates.
• Engage with customers, provide product information, use suggestive selling techniques, and sample products.
• Process cash register transactions using the POS system.
• Consistently provide quality beverages, whole bean coffee, and food products by following recipe and presentation standards.
• Promote the culture, values, and mission of Food City and Starbucks with integrity, honesty, and knowledge.
• Operate tools and equipment while following routine and safety procedures.
• Follow the company food safety program and food-handling procedures.
• Attend on-site work during scheduled shifts in accordance with company time and attendance policies.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Weekly paychecks with direct deposit
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Medical plan with wellness benefits
• Dental plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacations
• Associate offers
• Flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED